About This Role
Directing and overseeing group walks with dogs in public areas and private properties is the main focus of this position. This rewarding role involves transporting dogs safely, enriching their outdoor experiences, and enhancing their existing training, while building positive relationships with them.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily group walks in public spaces and secure private land
- Confidently supervise and handle groups of dogs off-lead in public
- Assess environments dynamically to ensure the absolute safety of the dogs
- Monitor canine body language and any subtle behavioural changes
- Continue the dogs' established positive reinforcement training
- Transport dogs safely using a company van fitted with crates
- Ensure you have all equipment and supplies for the upcoming day
- Organise your daily driving and walking schedule
- Communicate clearly and politely with clients and the public
Requirements
- Full, clean UK driving licence
- Aged 25 or over (strictly due to commercial vehicle insurance purposes)
- Willingness to complete or provide an enhanced DBS check
- Dog-centric: genuinely interested in dog behaviour, body language, and modern training, using positive reinforcement methods only
- Resilient: physically fit and genuinely happy to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions (snow, heavy rain, deep mud, and everything in between)
- Calm Under Pressure: able to think on your feet and adapt responsibly when faced with stressful situations
- Reliable: highly punctual
- Capable Driver: comfortable driving and manoeuvring a large commercial van
Benefits
- 28 days holiday per year inclusive of UK bank holidays (pro-rated for mid-year starters)
- Flexible option to take 1 or 2 weeks of absence during our annual Christmas shutdown period
- Use of a company vehicle during working hours
- A permanent position with our company following your completion of our comprehensive 6-month training and probation framework
Important Details
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, between 8:00am – 3:30pm (averaging 35 hours per week)
- Ideal Start Date: October or November
- Mentorship Period: three months, working directly alongside our Head Walker
- Probation Period: three months, after mentorship period
Application Process
- Stage 1: Initial video conversation
- Stage 2: Attend a 1-hour group walk alongside our Head Walker to see your handling skills in action